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Hands-On: The Maen Skymaster 38 MKIII, a Cool & Accessible Racing Chronograph
Racing chronographs… It might not be as packed as a category as dive watches, but in all fairness, finding the right one for you is not going to be a walk in the park. Hundreds of alternatives (and good ones, on top of that) exist, ranging from affordable quartz models to attainable Swiss mechanical options, followed by classic luxury icons or high-end watches with basically no limit of price. But let’s say you’re looking for a cool, compact, vintage-oriented racing chronograph with a timeless appeal, powered by a reliable mechanical movement… In that case, the Stockholm-based, Dutch-rooted microbrand Maen might have a very compelling solution for you: the third iteration of its chronograph collection, the Skymaster 38 MKIII.?By no means competitors, but you’ll get the racing chronograph vibe and inspiration…Even if we narrow down our search for a racing chronograph to accessible watches powered by mechanical movements, there are still dozens of watc
Hands-On: Roger Dubuis Orbis in Machina Central Monotourbillon
Modern watches made by Roger Dubuis are the antithesis of understatement and always manage to deliver a compelling mix of traditional horological content with a dash of extravagant, expressive design. This year’s releases focused on the flying tourbillon, culminating in the Orbis in Machina model with its rare, centrally mounted regulator (only a few can be named, from Omega – which first patented it in 1995 – Haldimann or Bulgari). The key word here is Orbis, referring to the revolutions of the tourbillon that are replicated at different speeds by the rotation of the minute and hour discs. Clad in hefty rose gold armour, the Orbis in Machina has two distinctive faces. The dial reveals a dynamic, multi-level, rotating construction, while the reverse presents a far more classical face of watchmaking.A fully integrated manufacturer based in Geneva, Roger Dubuis has produced over 40 calibres since its founding in 1995, all certified with the coveted Poin?on de Geneve qua
Maillon de Cartier Collection of Watches (Specs & Price)
Cartier unveils its latest women's jewellery watch collection, the Maillon de Cartier. Comprised of seven gold references in jewellery, high jewellery and limited editions, everything about this watch collection denotes dynamic movement. From the sculptural offset link bracelet to the hexagonal bezel, every element is twisted and contorted to create a vibrant sense of motion that is an intrinsic feature of so many of the famous Parisian Maison's watches.Unusual shapesJewellery watches were a natural evolution of the Parisian Maison's highly creative jewellery designs. Cartier's iconic panther, for example, has appeared in some of the most delightful women's watches over the years. The latest collection picks up on another emblematic Cartier theme: shaped watches.? Cartier's love affair with fascinating shaped watches has lasted for more than a century and you'd be hard-pressed to find a straightforward round watch chez la Maison. Unusual shapes, like the square Santos, the rectangular
The Eye-Catching Panda Edition of Frederique Constant's Highlife Chronograph - Monochrome Watches
Determined to shed its image as a brand limited to formal, classically inspired watches, Frederique Constant plunged into the luxury sports watch pool two years ago with its Highlife collection. Something definitely clicked because the brand’s more contemporary and sporty Highlife collection is driving sales noticeably. Represented by complications large and small, the Highlife finally received a chronograph last month. Presented in three flavours, the panda model with blue sub-dials and a silvery dial is fast on its way to becoming the most sought-after member of the family. Demonstrating the brand's fresher, more contemporary direction, the hip French deep house and electro DJ, The Avener, promoted the panda model. Let's take a closer look.GenesisLike many brands, Frederique Constant's Highlife collection of 2020 didn't pop up out of the blue and can trace its family tree to the Highlife models of 1999. Although I find it hard to detect any similarities between the old and new,
Video Review: The FPJ Tourbillon Souverain Vertical is One of the Few Relevant Tourbillon Wristwatches
If you’re reading this article and MONOCHROME on a regular basis, you should certainly all about the tourbillon, this device where the regulating organ is placed in a constantly rotating cage, counteracting the negative effect of gravity. But we have to keep in mind that the tourbillon, conceived and patented by Breguet in 1801, was designed for pocket watches, timekeepers spending most of their time vertically in a pocket. But what about tourbillon in wristwatches? Well, it is well known that their relevance remains to be demonstrated, mostly because of how a wristwatch is worn – most of the time in a horizontal position. Enter Fran?ois-Paul Journe and the Tourbillon Souverain Vertical. And this watch, besides being an absolute mechanical feast, also brings a lot of sense to the tourbillon in a wristwatch. Check our video review to know more!Gravity affects everything. That’s the law of physics. And, as such, it does affect the regulating organ of a watch, mostly the
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